Quebec Declaration of Family Residence (English)

Protect your occupation of your home if you separate from your partner by registering a Declaration of Family Residence.

• If you are married or in a civil union and you have registered a Declaration of Family Residence, your occupation of your home is protected if you separate. Your former spouse will not be able to sell, lease or mortgage your home.
• The same rule applies if you rent your home and have added a statement to your lease declaring that it is your family residence. In this case, your former spouse will not be able to transfer the lease without your written consent.
• The family residence forms part of the family patrimony of a couple who are married or in a civil union, regardless of which spouse actually owns it.
• The form is a free Microsoft Word download. English language version.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Quebec, Canada.